Russia's New Veterinary Law: Combating Bird Flu with Emergency Measures

The avian influenza epidemic in RUSSIA has been relatively calm for the past two years. However, this calm has cost farmers significant losses, with outbreaks resulting in the culling of nearly 6 million birds. The veterinary community is concerned about the increasing incidence of the disease among wild birds and the growing resistance of the virus to antibodies, highlighting the need to develop more effective vaccines.

The new measures will enable ROSSELKHOZNADZOR to act proactively and effectively manage threats posed by avian influenza. Experts also emphasize the importance of vaccination and the development of domestic vaccines to prevent epidemics and maintain the HEALTH of the country's poultry industry.

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